A infografia mostra a cronologia e a localização dos protestos no Iraque.
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Protestos no Iraque ameaçam pôr o governo em causa

By Mike Tyler

October 8, 2019 - O governo do Iraque esforça-se por conter uma vaga de protestos que
abalou Bagdade e várias cidades do sul, onde os manifestantes exigem emprego, melhores serviços e o fim da corrupção no país rico em petróleo.

The unrest is the most serious challenge facing Iraq two years after the victory against Islamic State militants. The chaos also comes at a critical time for the government, which has been caught in the middle of increasing U.S.-Iran tensions in the region. Iraq is allied with both countries and hosts thousands of U.S. troops, as well as powerful paramilitary forces allied with Iran.

The death toll after a week of unrest has reached 110 people, Reuters said on Monday. They were mostly protesters demanding the removal of the Iraqi government and overhaul of its political class, as security forces carried out a heavy-handed crackdown on demonstrators.

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PUBLISHED: 09/10/2019; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Associated Press, Getty Images
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